Acts 9:10
What does Acts 9:10 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 9:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 9:10 means
The narrative shifts to Damascus, introducing Ananias, a disciple of Jesus. The Lord appeared to Ananias in a vision, calling his name. Ananias's immediate and humble reply, "Behold, I am here, Lord," indicates his readiness to obey God's will. This introduction of Ananias is critical, as he becomes the human instrument through whom God will minister to Saul, bridging the gap between Saul's encounter with Christ and his full integration into the Christian community.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and the Lord said unto him in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and the Lord said unto him in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and the Lord said to him in a vision, Ananias! and he said, Here I am, Lord.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And there was a certain disciple in Damascus, by name Ananias, and the Lord said unto him in a vision, `Ananias;' and he said, `Behold me, Lord;'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias. And the Lord said to him in a vision: Ananias, And he said: Behold I am here, Lord.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And there was a certain disciple in Damascus by name Ananias. And the Lord said to him in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, [here am] I, Lord.
Context
Just as Saul is undergoing his three-day fast and blindness described in verse 9, this verse introduces Ananias, a critical character for Saul's next steps. The Lord's vision to Ananias sets in motion the divine plan for Saul's physical and spiritual restoration. This encounter with Ananias is essential for translating Saul's direct revelation into practical ministry and fellowship.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 3:8
And Jehovah called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And Eli perceived that Jehovah had called the child.
- Acts 10:17
Now while Peter was much perplexed in himself what the vision which he had seen might mean, behold, the men that were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon’s house, stood before the gate,
- Acts 10:3
He saw in a vision openly, as it were about the ninth hour of the day, an angel of God coming in unto him, and saying to him, Cornelius.
- Genesis 31:11
And the angel of God said unto me in the dream, Jacob: and I said, Here am I.
- Exodus 3:4
And when Jehovah saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I.
- 1 Samuel 3:4
that Jehovah called Samuel: and he said, Here am I.
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